Mercedes1972 280C Specs

1972 (W114) Mercedes 280C Specs & Performance

1972 - 1976 (W114)

Tech Specs Summary


2.7 L Inline 6

118 mph

10.6 seconds

158 hp

18.8 mpg

2 Doors

4 Seats

unavailable
lb
3,208 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
118 mph
0-62 mph
10.6 seconds
0-60 mph
10.3 seconds
Power-to-Weight
20.3 lb/hp
Power
158 hp
Torque
167 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
18.8 mpg
Total Range
387 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
2.7 Liter
167.6 in3
Layout
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
158 hp @ 5,500 RPM
160 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
167 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
226 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
M110 V28
Compression Ratio
9:1
Bore x Stroke
3.386 x 3.102 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.09:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.95 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
26 hp
Cylinder Volume
28 in3
BMEP
150 PSI
10.3 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
Transmission (AT)
4 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
185 x 14
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Semi-Trailing Arm
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Large Coupé
Door Count
2
Seat Count
4
Curb Weight
3,208 lbs
Gross Weight
4,354 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,146 lbs
Length
184.3 in
Width
70.5 in
Height
54.9 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Front Track
57 in
Rear Track
56.7 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
2.3

Performance Rating2.1
Environment Rating1.4
Practicality Rating1.3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality

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